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Afra

A Yiddish variation of the Hebrew name Phinehas, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'oracle'. This name belongs to a person with a spirited and courageous heart, known for being a steadfast protector and an insightful leader who brings light to any situation.

Key Stats

Total births226
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2006
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2006
Most recent2006
Syllables2
OriginHebrew, Yiddish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Pinchas Zukerman (Grammy-winning violinist and conductor) · Gregory Goodwin Pincus (Biologist and co-inventor of the oral contraceptive pill) · Pincus Green (Industrialist and commodities trader) · Pinky Silverberg (World flyweight boxing champion) · Pincus Kremegne (Expressionist painter of the School of Paris)

Nicknames & Diminutives

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